THE LATEST
The Inspirations – “On Heaven’s Bright Shore” (1976)
Before 1976 was done, the Inspirations released one more album, “On Heaven’s Bright Shore”, which was one of their most popular studio albums. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 3-28-25
School to close doors and MORE in today’s NewsNuggets.
The Talleys – “Work of Heart” (1985)
The Talleys’ success continued with this 1985 release, “Work of Heart”, which yielded their first and only #1 song, “Sweeter as the Days Go By”. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 3-21-25
Fan Awards, radio changes, and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Disappearance (Death?) of Album Cuts
With every song on streaming platforms essentially being a “single,” is the “album cut” a thing of the past?
REVIEWS
The Paynes – “This is War!” (1988)
The Paynes did not release a mainline album in 1987, and over the course of this 2 year period, they signed with Riversong and released this new album in 1988. Read all about it…
The Paynes – “Rapture” (1986)
“Rapture” was one of the most innovative albums in our genre. This album truly showcased the Paynes as outstanding musical creators and one of my all-time favorite albums produced by Vic Clay! Check it out!!!
The Paynes – “Fire on Stage…Live!” (1985)
“Fire on Stage” was one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. Read all about it…
The Paynes – “I’m a Jesus Fan” (1984)
One of the most unique albums released in our genre is this gem from the Paynes, released in 1984. You can read all about it in this weeks’ article.
The Kingsmen – “Proven…Time and Time Again” (2000)
In the year 2000, the Kingsmen released one of their most popular recordings to date, yielding 2 massively popular songs for the group. Read all about it…
The Kingsmen – “Shelter” (1999)
“Shelter” was a monumental recording for the Kingsmen, as they returned more to their roots with this release. It’s a fantastic recording…check out the article and let us know what you think!
HISTORY
The Originals: Mary, Did You Know?
Did you know this lyric waited six years for its melody?
The Originals: Jesus Is Coming Soon
Who recorded it first?
The Originals: Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet
Let’s revisit The Calvarymen of West Virginia for another installment of The Originals.
The Originals: How Great Thou Art
Did you know “How Great Thou Art” went through three languages before it was translated into English?
Record Company Archives
Do SG master recordings still exist, and if so, are they easily found?
The Originals: A Wonderful Time Up There
Who recorded “Gospel Boogie” first?
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
New Singing News Chart Reporting Procedures Hit A Sour Note With Some SG DJs
Stations must now submit a computer-generated spin count when reporting to the Singing News chart.
Dropping, Dripping, or Streaming
When an album "drops," it's industry slang for saying an album has been released to the public. It's origins come from the newspaper industry, where delivery trucks would drop bundles of newspapers off at news stands on city streets. It's a slang that basically means...
Best Albums and Songs from 2019
It’s time for DBM’s list of 2019’s best stuff!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
#NewsNuggets: 1-19-18
A new video and more in this week’s News Nuggets!
Are You Truly Following?
Lead me, Lord, I'll follow anywhere you open up the door Let me know Your wisdom; show me things I've never seen before Many of us have sung this, but I wonder how many will truly go anywhere God opens the door. For myself, I like comfort. I want to know what to...
Submit to God
But this command I gave them: "Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you." But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the...
Looking Behind and Ahead
The end of the year is often bittersweet for me. There have been times that I have been thankful to see the year end. Other times, I am aware of how quickly time is passing and how there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything I would like...
Why Did Jesus Come?
In pondering this question, the first answer that came to my mind was from Bill and Gloria Gaither: "He came to love, heal, and forgive." Then I thought of John 10:10 where Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."...
Repentance: The Taboo Topic
I recently started a Bible study titled The Walk of Repentance. This is actually my third time to go through it, but it's been a few years so I need it again, to know that I am where I need to be in my walk with the Lord. Repentance is something people don't like to...
Cast Your Burden on the Lord
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22 I have been thinking a lot about what it means to cast one's burden on the Lord. It seems like this should be easy but, for me, it's not. Sure, I pray...
Miscellaneous October Thoughts
My brain is going in so many directions right now that I'm not sure what to write. I'm praying that God will show me what the readers of this blog need, but I am weary which makes me wonder if I have anything to contribute today. I am always inspired when I see...
Yahweh Is My Strength
Yesterday, someone on Facebook asked for prayer requests. I asked prayer for strength and wisdom. I'm currently reading through Psalms so when I read Chapter 28 this morning, verse 7 caught my eye: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I...
Are You Too Busy?
After a busy week, I am thankful to have a day to be still and know that He is God. I know people who live their lives not having time for God, relationships, or anything else besides what keeps them busy. Sometimes they don't even know what those things are; they...
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
"If just one soul returns to give thanks for what You've doneThis is my prayer, Lord, let me be the one." ~The Rochesters I expect the majority of people see prayer as a time to present their requests to the Lord, but I wonder how many go back and thank Him when the...